We understand that your personal and professional growth isn't limited to what you learn in the classroom. Or rather, at Columbia State, the entire campus and its surrounding community is your classroom.

We celebrate the important role of the arts in a well-rounded education. In addition to the books read, tests taken and study groups formed that make up our students' academic growth, we also provide a wide range of cultural and intellectual opportunities.

Online Tutoring

Online Tutoring Services

What is Smarthinking?

SmartThinking is a free, real-time 24-hour-a-day tutoring service provided by Columbia State.

Students connect to live tutors from any computer that has Internet access. SMARTHINKING is a virtual learning assistance center providing online tutoring 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It also has an online writing lab where e-structors critique and return essays within 24 hours.

If you need assistance accessing SMARTHINKING, see any of our TLC staff in Columbia or Williamson.

How to Use Smarthinking Videos(Click the arrow to start playing, then click "YouTube" to enlarge screen.)

How to Use Drop-in Tutoring

How to Use the Whiteboard

How to Use Writing Feedback

How do students and e-structors interact?

Students work in real-time with an e-structor, submit questions or essays for a next day response, or pre-schedule online appointments. Students communicate with e-structors using a virtual whiteboard technology. Scientific and mathematical notation, symbols, geometric figures, graphing and freehand drawing can be rendered quickly and easily.

Which subjects have tutors?

SMARTHINKING provides tutoring in Mathematics (Basic Math through Calculus II), Writing, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Nursing, Accounting, Economics, Spanish and Statistics. Math tutors are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week during the school year. Over 90% of SMARTHINKING tutors have a Masters or PhD in their respective discipline and average twelve years of teaching experience. Students can: